The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0079-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Luigi's Italian Ice Birthday Cake Recalled for Dairy Mislabeling

J & J Snack Foods is recalling Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake because it is mislabeled as 'Dairy-Free'.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (dairy), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

J & J Snack Foods Corporation is recalling Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake 6 FL OZ cups (Net Wt 36 FL OZ). The recall involves 25,948 cases of the product, which was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the product is mislabeled as "Dairy-Free". This labeling error poses a risk to consumers who avoid dairy products due to allergies or intolerances.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific UPC 73321-04418 and the listed Best By dates (Nov 23 2013, Feb 15 2014, Feb 16 2014, Feb 17 2014, May 14 2014, May 15 2014, Jun 10 2014, Jun 11 2014). If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake 6 FL OZ cups Net Wt 36 FL OZ (1.06 L) upc 73321-04418 J & J Snack Foods Corp. Pennsauken, NJ 08109 USA at Plant #42-2479 www.luigis.com
Manufacturer
J & J Snack Foods Corporation
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
Affected units
25,948

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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